Chief Alchemist using coding and technology to transform lives and advance human potential.


      Alchemy Code Lab
  

Teach Code 401 Advanced Software Development in Fullstack Javascript.Lead, hire, and mentor other Portland instructors. Partner outreach.

    
      
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      Code Fellows
        
  

Consulting and freelance development company for web and mobile applications.* Cardsmith “cloud-based visual project management” - Highly interactive and dynamic single-page web app built using RactiveJS now in alpha release* eyescream - video distribution mobile app built using RactiveJS and CSS 3D animations* [stealth startup] - node.js/socket.io chat infrastructure and ember.js facebook integration for social mobile app * Consulting services for major academic book publisher’s conversion of web assets to cordova/phonegap based mobile applications* The Breath of the Horse and LightSong Affirmation Card mobile apps for clients in the self-help/coaching industry. HTML5-based native apps using CSS3 3D animations* Pushy-socket open source APN/websocket on node.js as part of LOL Hackthon* Arduino “catalyst” vibrating reminder bracelet

    
      
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Response for architecture and technology across 250+ person R&D organization with a dozen globally-distributed product teams. Worked with internal and external senior executives to align and focus technology planning and execution with business strategy.* Resolved issues and challenges to deliver 90% on time across ~25 major releases across per year over last 4 years.* Led R&D due diligence and short and long term integration planning for 7 M&A efforts valued at over $600M. * Responsible for 20% of product development capacity earmarked for technology and architecture. Worked with product team technology leads to defined a multi-year architecture roadmap for bringing diverse product portfolio into a combined Scientific Innovation Lifecycle Management product suite.* Created structured processes for evaluation, selection and execution on key technology initiatives including enterprise server architecture, SaaS/hosting, application interoperability, mobile, and data storage.* Led semi-annual Customer Architecture Advisor Board with key pharmaceutical, chemical-energy and consumer product group technology executives to validate and receive input on architecture and technology strategy.* Led R&D session selection and speaker prep for Tech Summit event in both US and Europe.

    
      
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      Accelrys
  

Introduced agile development to USBII’s technology team to rescue 2 year floundering BI project and deliver first release in less than six months. This put accurate, comprehensive “book of business” information in the hands of senior management and created a consistent data model available across USBII.* Worked hands-on with the team to develop .NET/SQLServer based BI tools, reporting, automated data repository and warehouse solution. * Designed procedures and processes for acceptance testing and trending audits as well as highlighting data inconsistencies for source system owners, helping to shift operational departments from data maintenance to sales force support.* Partnered with system IT groups to ensure that all client, service, and database components adhered to enterprise standards and were correctly deployed and configured.

    
      
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CEO at Alchemy Code Lab

Alchemy Code Lab

CEO

Code Fellows

Principal Instructor

@martypdx llc

Owner

Accelrys

Director of Software Development - Head of Architecture

U.S. Bank

Development Manager/Senior Architect

Claremont McKenna College

Art History

Bachelor's degree

Claremont McKenna College

Art History

BA